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    He had never felt so trapped in his life; ever since Dani came back, it felt as though he was choking.


    All for the pursuit of money, he was being crushed beneath its heavy burden.


    It dawned on him that Dani had no ns to run thepany, and it was hemorrhaging money each day.


    The basic expenses were draining their funds rapidly, and Caiden experienced a gut-wrenching pain as he watched everything fall apart.


    Any hope of seeing dividends was gone.


    Worse still, Dani refused to lend him any money.


    One day, as Joyce insisted on having caviar, Caiden, feelingpletely powerless, managed a forced smile and stopped Alexander in the parking lot.


    “Alexander, you’re going to marry Joyce. Shouldn’t you pitch in to help cover some of her expenses?”


    Alexander deftly avoided the question, replying, “Joyce and I aren’t legally married yet. If people found out that the Bet family is already paying her bills, they’dugh at you for not being able to support your own daughter.”


    Caiden was momentarily stunned, then asked, “So when are you nning on marrying Joyce?”


    To him, one less person in the house meant one less expense to worry about.


    Alexander responded coolly, “Are you really that strapped for cash these days? Is that why you’re so eager to marry off your daughter?”


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    “No. How could you think that?” Caiden quickly denied, his voice desperate.


    “But you and Joyce have known each other for years, and your bond is strong. It would make sense to marry sooner. For young people like you, starting a family early is the way to go, right?”


    Alexander spoke casually.


    “Joyce just had a baby, right? Let her rest for a little longer.”


    Although Alexander’s tone seemed thoughtful, Caiden couldn’t shake the feeling that he didn’t love Joyce at all.


    For a moment, Caiden was caught off guard, and before he could respond, Alexander had already gotten into his car and driven off, leaving Caiden to exhale a heavy sigh.


    Feeling desperate, he turned to Cedric for help.


    But instead of inviting him home, he approached Cedric on his way back from work and suggested they talk at a cafe across the street.


    “Cedric, do you like Dani?” Caiden asked without beating around the bush, driven to the edge by money troubles.


    Cedric studied Caiden’s calcting expression and didn’t reply immediately.


    Caiden didn’t wait long, pressing on.


    “Don’t try to deny it. I’ve noticed the way you look at Dani. Cedric, winning her over won’t be simple, will it? She’s got a unique personality, and no ordinary approach will get through to her.”


    At those words, Cedric’s brow furrowed slightly.


    Caiden let out a low chuckle.


    “But I have a way. That’s how I won over Dani’s mother all those years ago. She was a stunning beauty, with countless wealthy suitors, but she chose to marry me. Do you know why?”


    With a smug look, Caiden raised his eyebrows and whispered, “Because I have a secret weapon.”


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